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Why Palm Oil Is Still a Big Problem
The ubiquitous ingredient contributes to the loss of tropical forests.The New York Times - Top stories -
National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle
Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out, undermining the effort.The New York Times - Business -
Pope Francis Skips Palm Sunday Homily
Pope Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health, but he spoke in a clear voice before and after it.The New York Times - World -
The Oil Weapon Against Moscow
In 1986 the U.S. and Saudi Arabia raised production. That move contributed to the Soviet collapse.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Disney settles lawsuit in Florida theme-park dispute
Deal resolves legal fight between Republican governor Ron DeSantis and one of the state’s biggest private employersFinancial Times - Business - Florida -
Disney and DeSantis allies end legal dispute
The two sides have been fighting over who gets control of Disney's Florida theme park resort.BBC News - Top stories -
Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week
Pope Francis has decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s SquareABC News - Top stories -
Thousands celebrate Palm Sunday in Jerusalem amid war in region
Thousands of Christians celebrated Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, kicking off the first day of Holy Week while the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas persists in the region. Swarms of the faithful attended the traditional ...The Hill - Politics -
Thousands attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war
Thousands of Christian faithful attended Palm Sunday celebrations at Jerusalem’s sacred Mount of Olives on the first day of Holy WeekABC News - World -
Pope Francis skips homily during Palm Sunday mass
Pope Francis skipped the homily on Palm Sunday at last minute, but did participate in blessing the palm fronds and olive branches. Candida Moss, an Edward Cadbury professor of theology at the University of Birmingham, joined CBS News to discuss ...CBS News - Top stories -
With 'Palm Royale,' Bruce and Laura Dern are (finally) father and daughter on screen
The father-daughter duo discuss how 'Palm Royale' brought them together on screen, how Bruce Dern doesn't rehearse, and the 'Dernsie' that made it into the show.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Biden's Free Lunch for Rich Kids
The USDA prepares to feed more schoolchildren year-round, even if their parents make six figures.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
A look at the winter sport skijoring
While many Americans may be unfamiliar with skijoring, people in Leadville, Colorado, have been competing for at least 75 years. Janet Shamlian has the story.CBS News - World -
Oil Gains on Heightened Geopolitical Risks, Supply Concerns
Oil futures were higher in European trade, on signs of tightness in the market and growing geopolitical concerns and despite a stronger dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil rises after Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Moscow orders output cuts to meet OPEC+ pledge
At least 10% of Russia's refining capacity has been disrupted by the attacks, according to British intelligence.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
Oil Inches Lower With Focus on Geopolitical Risks, OPEC+ Policy
Oil prices inched lower after the UN passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and OPEC+ delegates reportedly said they see no need to change supply policy at a review meeting next week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fight for justice decades on from oil rig disaster
On a stormy night 44 years ago, 123 men were killed when their accommodation capsized in the North Sea.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil prices slip on U.S. crude stockpile increase
U.S. commercial crude stockpiles rose by 3.2 million barrels for the week ending March 22, according to the Energy Information Administration.CNBC - Business -
Oil Prices Rise, Bouncing Back from Wednesday's Losses
Oil prices rose despite a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories last week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.The New York Times - World - China -
German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long dispute
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Abortion Pill Dispute Centers on Central Question: Who Can Sue?
The parties in the fight over access to the abortion pill sharply disagree on whether anti-abortion doctors and groups can show they will suffer harm.The New York Times - Health - Abortion -
Venezuela creates new state in territory under dispute with Guyana
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China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products
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China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products
China has won a nearly three-year-long dispute with Australia at the World Trade Organization over tariffs on steel products that began during a low point of bilateral relations between the countriesABC News - World - China -
'Palm Royale' features Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and new-to-comedy Ricky Martin
The new Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale" set in 1969 takes a satirical look at the lengths a woman takes for acceptance into high societyABC News - Entertainment -
Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
ROME — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St.NBC News - Top stories -
Lukas Gage is sorry, Shania Twain. This is all about his fur-coat, face-palm Vegas wedding
Lukas Gage offered his apologies to Shania Twain for 'wasting her time' when she serenaded the actor and Chris Appleton at their April wedding.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Palantir’s ‘egregiously rich valuation’ draws downgrade to sell
Monness Crespi Hardt analyst cuts AI technology company’s rating to bring it ‘back to reality’MarketWatch - Business -
Chris DiMarco and the mirage of LIV Golf riches in golf
Golf is now a sport where players can earn generational wealth in a short time ... but is it sustainable?Yahoo Sports - Sports - LIV Golf -
19 Looks That Did the Most at the Oscars
The red carpet at the Academy Awards had elegant, over-the-top and even political fashion. These were the best (and the not-so-best) outfits.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Oscars -
Climate graphic of the week: World’s worst hotspot for oil pollution by ships
Satellite detection shows Indonesia suffers the most slicks tracked in busy waterwaysFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Sinopec’s profit fell in 2023 amid oil market volatility
The company said it expects international oil prices to “fluctuate at medium to high levels” in 2024.MarketWatch - Business -
Libya to investigate claims oil smuggling is fuelling Sudan civil war
Authorities to launch inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at country’s national oil corporation. Libyan authorities have said they will investigate allegations of wholesale mismanagement in the country’s National Oil Corporation, with ...The Guardian - World -
Russia has finally admitted Western sanctions are hitting its oil exports
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Oil prices end higher, buoyed by geopolitical tensions, Russia’s output cuts
Oil futures rose on Monday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine, while supply concerns continued to weigh on crude-oil prices.MarketWatch - Business - Russia -
Oil prices remain steady as investors weigh supply outlook
Oil futures were little changed on Tuesday, consolidating after bumping higher in the previous session on worries over the global supply outlook.MarketWatch - Business -
Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’
Satellite images shared exclusively with the Financial Times point to ‘arms-for-oil’ trade between Pyongyang and MoscowFinancial Times - World - North Korea -
FirstFT: Xi meets American CEOs as businesses seek to mend China ties
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s Truth Social surges on stock market debut and Baltimore bridge collapse explainedFinancial Times - World - China -
Oil Futures Fall as Investors Watch Mideast Tensions, OPEC Moves
Oil futures fell in early Asian trade as the market contemplated ongoing geopolitical tensions and OPEC cutbacks.The Wall Street Journal - World